Chapter 35
The fog at the corners of his eyes was still there, but at least he could focus without the view dancing. The ringing persisted in his ears, making it hard to keep his mind in order. Dalton had peeled off his helmet to breathe the comparatively fresher station air. It hadn’t helped. Blist seemed to be fairing better. She’d been the first one up again once Hornwood was dealt with. His body still lying where he’d fallen. Elba had been next, the two women helping Dalton to his feet and all three having to lift Diagno and almost carry him into the evac bay. Inside, the rest of the science team waited, crouched against the far wall beneath the circular hatches to the pods. They looked terrified and confused, but with his mind still reeling from Hornwood’s attack, Dalton couldn’t find any reas
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